Citing the “virtues of resilience, ingenuity, and tolerance” as driving factors in the building of Britain, the Queen addressed both Houses of Parliament on March 20 to mark 60 years on the throne.
The Queen Addresses Parliament on her Diamond Jubilee
A magnificent stained glass window depicting the royal coat of arms with its iconic imagery of the lion and the unicorn fighting for the crown, was unveiled.
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A magnificent stained glass widow is given as a gift to the Queen by British peers and MPs. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

By Mary Clark
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